Academy profile: Anwar Ben Rhouma | OneFootball

The Apertura 2026 kicked off for the Rojiblanca Academy, and one of the most eye-catching stories from Matchday 1 was the introduction of Anwar Ben Rhouma. The forward made his debut with Guadalajara’s U-21 team and left a very positive impression by scoring a goal in his first match as a Rojiblanco, confirming the club’s commitment to scouting and developing talent.

That’s why we’re sharing a look back at his journey and his present as a member of Guadalajara’s Academy.

Where is Anwar Ben Rhouma from?

Anwar Kameel Ben Rhouma Torres was born on April 3, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He began his development in Mexican soccer during the 2023 Apertura, when he joined Mazatlán’s youth system to become part of the U-18 category.

When did he start playing soccer?

Anwar took his first steps in the sport at the age of four, when he discovered his passion for soccer and decided to dedicate a large part of his life to it.

His arrival and debut with the Rojiblanca Academy

After finishing his time with the Mazatlán side, Anwar arrived at the Rojiblanca Academy to join the Rebaño’s U-21 team. His debut with Guadalajara came on Saturday, July 18, against Toluca in Matchday 1 of the Apertura 2026.

From his very first minutes in Rojiblanco, he showed personality by asking for the ball, attacking space, and competing in every play.

His debut could not have gone better. In the 19th minute, he picked up the ball in his own half, carried it forward several yards, beat the opposing back line, and finished with class as the goalkeeper came off his line to score his first goal in the Guadalajara shirt.

His characteristics on the field

He plays as a forward and stands out for his speed, movement, ability to drop deep to receive the ball, physical strength, and goal-scoring instinct. In addition, he has a powerful strike that allows him to create danger consistently in front of the opposing goal.

Projection as a professional player

At just 21 years old, the Rojiblanco forward has the qualities to keep growing within the Rojiblanca Academy. His debut left a very strong impression and represents an example of the scouting and talent development work promoted by Guadalajara, positioning him as a player with great potential for the club’s future.

Rojiblanco note

Anwar’s favorite food is hamburgers. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, and his football role models are Cristiano Ronaldo and Javier Hernández.

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